Outdoors
Beaches near Salinas
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
8.7 mi
Marina State Beach
Within 10 miles
1
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 8.7miMarina State Beach
- 10.7miSalinas River State Beach
- 11.4miIsland Beach
- 12miMoss Landing State Beach
- 13.7miMonterey State Beachsand
- 14miZmudowski State Beach
- 14.1miSan Carlos Beachsand
- 14.2miMcAbee Beach
- 14.9miLovers Point Beach
- 16.2miAsilomar State Beachsand
- 16.4miNorth Moss Beachsand
- 17.4miSunset State Beach
- 17.5miCarmel Beach
- 17.6miSunset Beach
- 18.1miCarmel River State Beachsand
- 18.6miFan Shell Beachsand
- 19.7miGibson Beach
- 20.9miManresa State Beach
- 24.9miSeacliff State Beach
- 26miNew Brighton State Beach
- 27.4miTwin Lakes State Beach
- 27.7miSeabright Beach
- 28miLighthouse Field State Beach
- 28.2miSanta Cruz Beach
- 28.3miCowell Beachsand
- 29.3miNatural Bridges State Beach
- 31.6miPfeiffer Beach
- 35.9miPanther Beach
- 36.6miBonny Doon Beachsand
- 37miShark Fin Cove
Straight-line distance from the center of Salinas; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Salinas?
Marina State Beach, about 8.7 miles from the center of Salinas.
How many beaches are near Salinas?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
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